Sample Research Methodology Essay

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY Page 5.1 Introduction …

5.2 Research …

5.3.1 Qualitative method …

5.4 Approaches to data collection …

5.4.1 Primary data collection …

5.4.2 Secondary data collection …

5.5 Data collection technique …

5.5.1 Literature review …

5.5.2 Case study …

5.5.2.1 Semi structured interview …

5.5.2.2 Selection of sample …

5.5.2.3 List of questions and purposes …

RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

Introduction

Generally, this section outlined a brief descriptions of methods adopted for collecting required data and information in order to achieve the objectives of this research.

This data collection also been known as ‘desk study’ (Naoum, 2007).

Data collection technique

The technique of data collection which have been applied for this research in order to achieve research objective can be categorized into:

1. Literature reviews

2. Case study (survey)

3. Case study (semi-structured interview)

Literature review

The literature review data, opinions and information have already explained in the previous Literature Review section. The literature review section is from the previous page of the report.

Case study

A case study suitable for this research in terms of deep analysis by narrowing the scope of study that been discussed. There are three case studies been conducted by conducting semi-structured interview with project executive and operational manager which have vast experiences in Public Construction industry to obtain information and deeper explanation on the Methods and Applications in Public Sector Construction Industries in Malaysia.

Then, a summary of the risk identification and risk response process and framework of risk management of demolition works in high density areas can be outlined.

Structured

Then, responses obtained from the respondent (interviewee) been described in details with supplementary documents and photographs in data findings.

From the data collected and filtered from the respondent (interviewee), we then will produce and accumulate on data table to ease us to incur an inference of our research study.

Questionnaire Form (Survey Form)

For the questionnaire form, first we will gather all the survey data and then tabulate the data in software such as Microsoft Excel or SPSS System. This software will help us tabulate the answer ticked by the respondents thus creating one majorities finding and data. Then, we will also produce and accumulate table or chart pie from information we collected from the survey forms. The table or chart pie will help us to find what the findings of the research study are.

After the data is gathered and filtered from the two methods above (Qualitative and Quantitative), we will analyze what is the method and application that is most suitable and applicable in Public Sector Construction Industry in Malaysia. From the two methods above we can also know both the Value Management and Engineering method and applications is worth the cost or waste the clients’